Twee putti, vechtend om een vogel, bij een plant in pot 1675 - 1685

This 17th-century etching by Pietro Antonio Cotta depicts two putti, or chubby winged cherubs, playfully vying for a bird amidst a lush potted plant. The intricate details of the foliage and the lively expressions of the figures are characteristic of Baroque art. The work is a testament to the skill of the engraver, capturing the essence of the scene with fine lines and shading. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale piece, measuring only 267 mm in height and 184 mm in width, making it a delicate and intimate example of Baroque art.